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About Aluminum

Compare over 20 aluminum alloys to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

All the benefits of 6061 aluminum, plus extra wear and corrosion resistance. Bonded with a thick coating (anodizing), these rods resist scratches and won’t degrade as quickly as uncoated rods.

6061 is the most widely used aluminum, made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, not to mention it’s easy to machine and weld.

Hard Anodize—Our most durable anodized coating, with a surface so hard it rivals case-hardened steel. However, it makes this aluminum more difficult to machine than uncoated aluminum.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Temper Designation	Specs. Met	Finish Color		1 ft. Long	3 ft. Long
Hard Anodize



	1/8"	-0.007" to 0.007"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K11	000000	000000


	3/16"	-0.007" to 0.007"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K12	00000	00000
	1/4"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K13	00000	00000
	5/16"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K14	00000	00000
	3/8"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K15	00000	00000
	1/2"	-0.009" to 0.009"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K16	00000	00000
	5/8"	-0.009" to 0.009"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K17	00000	00000
	3/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K18	00000	00000
	7/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K21	00000	00000
	1"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K19	00000	00000
	1 1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K23	00000	000000


	1 1/2"	-0.014" to 0.014"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K24	00000	000000
	2"	-0.024" to 0.024"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K26	000000	000000
	2 1/2"	-0.024" to 0.024"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K28	000000	000000
	3"	-0.024" to 0.024"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6750K31	000000	000000

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Round Tubes

All the benefits of 6061 aluminum, plus extra wear and corrosion resistance. Bonded with a thick coating (anodizing), these tubes resist scratches and won’t degrade as quickly as uncoated tubes.

Decorative Anodize—This anodized coating creates a uniform finish, so paint and adhesive go on smoothly.

	Temper Designation	Specs. Met	Choose a Finish Color		1/2 ft. Long	1 ft. Long	3 ft. Long
Decorative Anodize







	1/4" Thick Wall (0" to 1/8" Tolerance)

	1"	1/2"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Black , Clear	8438T1	000000	000000	000000


	1 1/2"	1"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Black , Clear	8438T2	00000	00000	000000
	2"	1 1/2"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Black , Clear	8438T3	00000	00000	000000
	2 1/2"	2"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Black , Clear	8438T4	00000	00000	000000
	3"	2 1/2"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	Black , Clear	8438T5	00000	00000	000000

Anodized Architectural 6063 Aluminum Round Tubes

Paint and adhesive apply smoothly to these tubes. They’re bonded with a thick coating (anodizing) for a uniform finish. This coating also resists scratches and boosts corrosion resistance.

Easy to bend, 6063 aluminum is often used for exterior railings, decorative trim, and door frames.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

							6 ft. Long
	OD	ID	Fabrication	Temper Designation	Specs. Met	Finish Color		Each
Decorative Anodize







				0.065" Thick Wall (-0.010" to 0.010" Tolerance)

				1/4"	0.120"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T11	000000


				1/2"	0.370"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T13	00000
				5/8"	0.495"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T14	00000
				3/4"	0.620"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T15	00000
				7/8"	0.745"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T16	00000
				1"	0.870"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T17	00000
				1 1/2"	1.370"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T18	00000




						0.070" Thick Wall (-0.010" to 0.010" Tolerance)

						3/8"	0.235"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T22	00000




								0.115" Thick Wall (-0.011" to 0.011" Tolerance)

								3/8"	0.145"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T12	00000


								1/2"	0.270"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T23	00000




										0.118" Thick Wall (-0.011" to 0.011" Tolerance)

										0.563"	0.328"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T24	00000




												0.205" Thick Wall (-0.021" to 0.021" Tolerance)

												1 5/8"	1.215"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T19	00000




														0.219" Thick Wall (-0.021" to 0.021" Tolerance)

														7/8"	0.438"	Extruded	T5	ASTM B221	Clear	4568T25	00000

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Bars

All the benefits of 6061 aluminum, plus extra wear and corrosion resistance. Bonded with a thick coating (anodizing), these bars resist scratches and won’t degrade as quickly as uncoated bars.

Hard Anodize—Our most durable anodized coating, with a surface so hard it rivals case-hardened steel. However, it makes this aluminum more difficult to machine than uncoated aluminum.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

	Wd. Tolerance	Fabrication	Temper Designation	Specs. Met	Finish Color		1 ft. Long	3 ft. Long
Hard Anodize



	1/4"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6707T11	000000	000000


	3/8"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6707T12	00000	00000
	1/2"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6707T13	00000	00000
	5/8"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6707T14	00000	00000
	3/4"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6707T15	00000	00000
	1"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6707T16	00000	000000
	1 1/4"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6707T17	00000	000000
	1 1/2"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	Gray	6707T18	00000	000000

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion. These linear shafts are turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances and hardened to resist wear.

Lightweight Anodized Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel and corrosion resistant with an ultra-hard coating that resists wear. While the coating is hard, these shafts have a soft core, so they should be used with linear sleeve bearings to avoid denting the shaft.

Surface Smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction it will cause on the bearing.

	Hardness Rating	Surface Smoothness, μin		Each
Lightweight Anodized Aluminum







	1/4" Diameter

	18"	-0.001" to -0.0005"	Rockwell C70	Ultra Hard	16	5911K31	000000


	48"	-0.001" to -0.0005"	Rockwell C70	Ultra Hard	16	5911K61	000000




			3/8" Diameter

			6"	-0.001" to -0.0005"	Rockwell C70	Ultra Hard	16	5911K12	00000




					1 1/4" Diameter

					18"	-0.001" to -0.0005"	Rockwell C70	Ultra Hard	16	5911K37	000000